Book: Physics of Ice, Victor F. Petrenko and Robert W. Whitworth, Oxford University Press, 1999, 2001.
Most important papers:
1.Pulse electro-thermal de-icer (PETD). Victor F. Petrenko, Charles R. Sullivan, Valeri Kozlyuk, Fedor V. Petrenko , Victor Veerasamy, Cold Regions Science and Technology 65 (2011) 70–78.
2. Variable-resistance conductors (VRC) for power-line de-icing. Victor F. Petrenko, Charles R. Sullivan , Valeri
Kozlyuk. Cold Regions Science and Technology 65 (2011) 23–28.
Most important patents:
- US 6.870,139: Systems and methods for modifying an ice-to-object interface.
- US 7,034,257: Method for modifying friction between an object and ice or snow.
- US 7,638,735: Pulse electrothermal and heat-storage ice detachment apparatus and methods.
- US 8,424,324 B2: Refrigerant Evaporators with Pulse-Electrothermal Defrosting.